Before You Build...
15 questions to ask yourself before you build
If you think the time may have come for your church to build, answer each of the following questions, yes, no, or maybe. You may want to print out the test to mark your answers.
| _____ | 1. | Do you expect a new building to attract new people to the church? |
| _____ | 2. | Is it your goal to design a building that will inspire people to worship? |
| _____ | 3. | Do you expect your members to be more motivated to reach out to others once you have a new building? |
| _____ | 4. | Do you think a building program will motivate your people to give more generously to the work of the church? |
| _____ | 5. | Do you expect the building program to unify your people behind a significant challenge? |
| _____ | 6. | Do you hope that a building program will involve more people in the work of the church? |
| _____ | 7. | Do you see the building as a way to make a statement to the community about the church's importance? |
| _____ | 8. | Do you hope that a new building will help your people take more pride in their church? |
| _____ | 9. | Do you need a larger sanctuary so the entire congregation can worship together at one time? |
| _____ | 10. | Do you need to add more educational space so all your classes can meet at once? |
| _____ | 11. | Is it possible that your space needs could be met through more creative use of your present facilities, such as converting space to multiple use, changing furnishings, scheduling services and ministries at alternate times, or using off-campus meeting space? |
| _____ | 12. | Are you still paying debt on your last building? |
| _____ | 13. | Would you have to borrow a major part of the finances for a building program? |
| _____ | 14. | Would payment for the project depend on the church's future growth? |
| _____ | 15. | To help pay for the building, would you explore ways to cut spending on your present ministry programs or staffing? |
| Add up your answers: |
Yes Maybe No |
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